Attention Racers:
Instructions for a Stress Free Crossing

Border crossings into Mexico will only be expedited through the San Ysidro/Tijuana "El Chaparral" border, beginning late afternoon on the April 28th through May 1st. It’s best to cross before 6 p.m., but NORRA has been told that racers may cross at night as well. Crossing at Tecate is specifically not recommended because it cannot handle large vehicles and trailers. All NORRA racers crossing at El Chaparral are required to use the far right lane. Mexican officials have asked NORRA and its racers to properly fill out the customs information, as described below, no later than 12 Noon Pacific Time, Tuesday, April 28, 2026.

It is in your best interest to make sure all your team’s information is included and on the official list so that your crossing into Mexico for the NORRA race is as smooth and expedited as possible. We have added a link to the NORRA registration page to add 'non-race' vehicles. This may be the truck and trailer being used to transport your race car. This may be your chase truck(s). If it is carrying race related equipment - add it. You do not need to include your race vehicle unless it is street legal and you are driving it across the border.

Drivers, Co-Drivers, and Crew: Log into your NORRA account. For chase and crew that do not have accounts - create one. The first line item that you will see says 'Mexican Customs'. YOU ONLY NEED TO KNOW THE YEAR/MAKE/MODEL/LICENSE PLATE OF YOUR TRUCK AND TRAILER. Also please list spare parts, including tires, being brought across the border on the form.

BORDER CROSSING TIPS FROM NORRA

This is an opportunity for convenience that will save time and ease your border crossing. Please follow the rules below: Please make sure that everyone in your party has passports or passport cards. Every one also must have an FMM or "tourist card." FMM cards must be shown when requested by a Mexican official, including police officers and at military checkpoints. You can get your card at the border, or here: Mexico FMM card, then download and print the resulting form. (Note that all dates on the form are day/month/year. The name of the border crossing in San Ysidro is El Chaparral.) FMM cards must be validated at Mexico customs. At El Chaparral, go in the Aduana building on the far right, immediately after the inspection area. Mexican officials ask that you get it validated at the border crossing, rather than waiting to do it at the Port of Ensenada.

U.S. car insurance is not valid in Mexico. We recommend you get Mexican car insurance before you leave. Your insurance fee pays for basic $5,000 Mexican liability and medical insurance, provided by Instant Mexico Insurance, for your race vehicle while on the course. NORRA does not recommend or endorse any specific insurance company.

All race teams and support vehicles should have a NORRA sticker on the windshield or visible, printed, NORRA logo on the dashboard. Mexico Customs will be in charge of receiving racers through the border crossing.

All vehicles should have the following documents in order and preferably in a folder ready for inspection:

• Vehicle registration.
• Proof of ownership, green sticker, invoice, purchase receipt, or DMV paperwork.
• If the owner of race car or support vehicle is not present during crossing, driver must show photocopy of owner’s ID along with paperwork.
• All vehicles need to have a license plate (except possibly race cars).
• NORRA is working to help you get across the border as easily as possible. Have a list (and invoices) of all major spare parts (engine, transmission, wheel/tires). They must match the race car. The Mexican government has informed us that duty will be charged on spare engines and transmissions, however this will be considered on a case-by-case basis. We have asked the government for clarification on this issue and we will put out an update if anything changes. Only four (4) spare tires per race or chase truck are allowed maximum duty free.
• Vehicles with race car spare parts must go across the border at the same time as race the car. No chase truck with spare parts will be allowed through the Mexican border duty free on its own. Finally, No gas of any kind allowed through the border.

NORRA Tourist Assistance Helpline:
+52 (646) 137 1283 -or- (858) 400-7440 ext. 2

Tijuana State Tourism:
+52 (664) 973 0424 (until 6:00pm)

Media, Sponsorship and Social Media Contact:
Val Douglas

+1 (858) 400-7440 x5